Verbal abuse and violence are daily issues for one in three school staff, says UNISON 

Underpaid and undervalued school support staff dealing with violence

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Stars in Our Schools celebrates 10 years at Westminster

MPs and UNISON members joined at a parliamentary reception to celebrate the importance of school support staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Purple and gold graphic reads 'Celebrating 10 years - Stars in our Schools'

It’s almost here – a decade of Stars

Everything you need to know, and do, to get ready for the tenth anniversary of UNISON’s Stars in Our Schools

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Stars in Our Schools: ‘Without support staff, there’d be no school’

UNISON met two long-standing school activists who share why Stars in Our Schools is so important to them

Cash-strapped school support staff are paying for pupils’ essentials

Dedicated staff using food banks and cutting back on heating to cope in cost-of-living crisis

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Sue Ryles, John McDonnell and Claire Stanhope hold Stars In Our Schools signs

Stars in Our Schools goes to Parliament

School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea, arms folded, in front of conference stage - 'Fighting for our future'

Blog: Get ready to celebrate all the Stars in Our Schools

Don’t miss your chance to nominate a star and enter our prize draw

General Secretary, News on the UNISON National site.
Joanne Jennings

‘Children are at the heart of everything we do’

Why UNISON celebrates Stars in Our Schools – and urges everyone to join in

Stars in our schools

Twinkle, twinkle: Stars in Our Schools is back

Stars in Our Schools is back, and this year there’s a special focus on early years education. But hurry – the deadline for ordering all your fantastic Stars merch is 6 October

Article on the UNISON National site.

Low-earning school support staff are paying for pupils’ food, skipping meals and taking on multiple jobs to survive

Survey findings published to coincide with Stars In Our Schools

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.